For the Week ending 01/18/08
Directions: Choose the word that matches with the definition and appropriately fits into the blank space in the sentence.
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"a list of legal causes to be tried or a calendar of business matters to be acted on : agenda"
The judge was dismayed by the number of cases on the _______. |
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a preliminary examination to determine the competency of a witness or juror
The _______ attempts to detect bias or preconceived notions of guilt or innocence on the part of a potential juror. |
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one that is of equal standing with another : equal; especially : one belonging to the same societal group
A citizen charged with a crime is entitled to a trial by a jury of his _______. |
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" to act as judge"
The ship's captain was required to _______ a court-martial at sea. |
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a court or forum of justice
A Revolutionary _______ was instituted during the French Revolution for the trial of political offenders. |